A629 Halifax Road

Key details

This Kirklees Council led project will see road widening and realigning, improved pedestrian facilities, and a new slip road to bypass the roundabout for vehicles travelling to the M62 and a dedicated northbound cycle lane.

Current status

Concept

Development

Construction

Evaluation

Plans

The A629 Halifax Road project includes:

Widening the road along New North Road, Edgerton Road and Blacker Road to provide more traffic lanes approaching the junction.

Re-aligning the road at Birkby Road to remove the wide stagger.

Proposing to remove parking from both sides of Birchencliffe Hill Road to improve traffic flow and enable footways to be used safely.

Lengthening the approach lanes to the roundabout from yew tree road.

Constructing a new signal controlled left slip to bypass the roundabout for traffic travelling to the M62.

Dedicating a new northbound cycle lane from Yew Tree Road to roundabout.

Benefits

Economic growth: The project will improve access to Huddersfield and Halifax from the M62, encouraging investment and enabling access to land for housing and employment developments in Calderdale and Kirklees.

Sustainability: Improvements will make bus journeys quicker and therefore more practical. This will encourage more people to use the service. Pedestrian and cycling facilities will also be improved.

Safety: Reduced potential for accidents between Huddersfield and Halifax and the M62.

Journey times: Reduced congestion along the route will lead to improved journey times.

Cleaner environment: The reduction in congestion means fewer vehicles will be continuously stopping and starting, meaning less vehicle emissions, creating a better environment for local businesses and residents.